Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (soundtrack)

The Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron soundtrack is the accompanying music album to the 2002 DreamWorks Animation film of the same name. The soundtrack primarily features original songs and instrumental pieces composed and performed by Bryan Adams, with additional score composed by Hans Zimmer.

The soundtrack's songs, primarily pop-rock oriented, explore themes of freedom, courage, and the relationship between humans and nature, mirroring the film's narrative about a wild mustang stallion's journey through the American West. Bryan Adams not only wrote and performed most of the songs, but also co-produced the album. His involvement lent a contemporary sound to the classic Western themes explored in the movie.

Hans Zimmer's orchestral score provides the backdrop for the film's action sequences and emotional moments. While his score is present on the soundtrack, it is largely overshadowed by Adams' contributions. The combination of Adams' songs and Zimmer's score aims to create a cohesive musical experience that complements the film's visual storytelling.

The album was released in 2002, coinciding with the film's theatrical release. It achieved commercial success, going platinum in several countries. Several singles from the album were also released, further boosting its popularity.

The Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron soundtrack is notable for its blend of contemporary pop-rock and traditional orchestral film scoring, and for its prominent use of original songs to advance the film's narrative and character development. Its success helped solidify Bryan Adams' reputation as a film soundtrack composer and cemented the film's lasting appeal.